Jesse Palermo, LCSW | Therapist in New York

Compassionate listener
Goal oriented
Practical tools

About Jesse

Jesse Palermo is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. He has 14 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and addictive behaviors. He aims to meet people where they are and offers calm, respectful support for those who want change.

Jesse customizes sessions to fit each person's circumstances and goals. He uses clear conversation to identify patterns that get in the way and practical steps to try between meetings. Common concerns he addresses include relationships, codependency, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Jesse draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the person in front of him. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. When relationship dynamics are central, he incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method and existential therapy perspectives to look at meaning and values.

Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on realistic goals. Jesse emphasizes compassionate listening while offering tools that can be used between sessions. He encourages small, steady steps toward clearer boundaries, better coping, and more satisfying relationships.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative planning process. Jesse will help set short-term aims and adjust work as progress and needs evolve.

How Jesse’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following your lead. In practice this means sessions center on your experience and goals, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help you name what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into concrete steps you can test between meetings to shift mood and reduce anxiety or unhealthy habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jesse collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Over time the plan can change based on what works and what doesn’t, so sessions remain focused on practical progress rather than fixed techniques.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that helps sustain progress. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills training to virtual meetings so real-world practice continues between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jesse address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood issues such as bipolar and depression, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Codependency, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD are also listed focus areas.

What style of therapy does he use?

His approach centers on the client and emphasizes respectful listening. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior therapy skills when useful.

How much experience does he have?

Jesse has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with the concerns listed above.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices there.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a conversation with Jesse?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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